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Alexander Fleming vs David Hume

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between Alexander Fleming and David Hume: 50% each. David Hume is #154 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking and Alexander Fleming #156; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #21 and #22.

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Alexander FlemingDavid Hume
World rank#156#154
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Lived1881–19551711–1776

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